R&D Formulation Chemist

A leading company in the cosmetics and personal care industry is seeking an experienced and innovative R&D Formulation Chemist to join its Research & Development team. The role is responsible for developing optimizing and improving high-performance formulations while supporting product innovation and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

The R&D Formulation Chemist will play a key role in transforming ideas into market-ready products by conducting laboratory research evaluating raw materials and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing Procurement and Production.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulation Development & Innovation
• Develop and optimize cosmetic and personal care formulations with a strong focus on performance stability safety and quality.
• Translate product concepts into viable laboratory prototypes and final formulations.
• Continuously improve existing formulations to enhance efficacy cost-efficiency and consumer experience.

Research & Raw Material Evaluation

• Research evaluate and select raw materials ingredients and emerging technologies.
• Stay updated with global industry trends innovations and evolving consumer needs.
• Assess compatibility functionality and sustainability of ingredients in formulations.

Testing & Product Validation

• Conduct stability compatibility and performance testing on developed formulations
• Analyze test results and adjust formulations accordingly to meet product specifications.
• Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Scale-Up & Production Support

• Support scale-up trials and ensure smooth transition from lab to production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot formulation or process challenges.
• Ensure reproducibility and consistency of formulations during industrial production.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing teams to align formulations with product briefs and consumer expectations.
• Collaborate with Procurement to identify and source suitable raw materials.
• Support Scientific and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with local and international standards.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of formulations lab trials and technical reports.
• Ensure all R&D activities are properly recorded in accordance with internal procedures.
• Support compliance with cosmetic regulations and quality assurance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Pharmacy or a related scientific field.
• 35 years of experience in formulation development or R&D within the cosmetics personal care or FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of formulation science raw materials and cosmetic chemistry principles.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong documentation and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Self-motivated innovative and passionate about product development and scientific research.